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Washington is seeking to avert a Russian invasion of Ukraine while the Kremlin eyes expansive security demands.

Diplomats of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahran are on a five-day visit to China along with the head of the GCC.

Healthcare and front-line workers along with people above 60 with health issues line up at vaccine centres across India.

Almost 15 million pupils did no attend school in Uganda since March 2020 as COVID-19 swept the world.

Indonesian authorities' decision to lift ban on Boeing 737 Max follows similar moves around the world.

The vote in Barinas marks the first victory for the opposition in 23 years.

New infections in India rapidly rise to 179,723 on Monday; Europe's healthcare systems suffer under Omicron pressure.

Mali's transitional authorities recall ambassadors to neighbouring states, announce border closure amid rising tensions.

International body was due to meet on January 12 to consider releasing $1bn of Pakistan's $6bn bailout.

The committee has a week to determine responsibility after at least 21 people died in freezing temperatures.

Technologies such as deepfake and tracking used to harass women as they struggle to be taken seriously or get justice.

Aung San Suu Kyi jailed for additional four years, after being found guilty on other charges last month.

Country has recorded more than 500,000 cases in the past week as it learns to live with COVID-19.

Indonesia suspended coal exports on January 1 amid shortages at domestic power plants.

Anti-corruption watchdog says Wang Bin is “suspected of serious violations of discipline and law."

Peng Jingtang will take up his post in Hong Kong after a stint as the deputy chief of staff at the People's Armed Police

World's top male tennis player fighting deportation amid questions over COVID-19 status.

Officials say nine children among the dead in Bronx neighbourhood fire with dozens of other people injured.

Captain Vincent Aboubakar scores a brace of penalties as the hosts come from behind to beat Burkina Faso 2-1.

Repeated poll delays amid a feud between the president and the prime minister have alarmed the international community.

Gov't rejects tennis star's claim he was assured entry to Australia with a medical exemption from COVID vaccine rules.

<span>Abiy Ahmed</span> pardoned political prisoners and called for 'national dialogue', but air raids continue to kill civilians.

Regional body to close borders with Mali and impose economic sanctions after coup leaders postponed vote.

UN says humanitarian partners suspend activities due to the 'ongoing threats of drone strikes'.

Record numbers of people are leaving the workforce, from North America to Asia.

The speaker selection process was disrupted as competing political blocs claimed to hold a parliamentary majority.

Authorities say more than 5,000 people lose their homes after fire raced through shelters made of bamboo and tarpaulin.

Constitutional Court has declared the holiday illegal as it discriminates against Muslim Bosniak and Catholic Croats.

Medics say one person killed after being struck by a tear gas canister as thousands of anti-coup protesters rally.

Riyadh has 'an urgent situation' as it runs out of missiles for its air-defence system, Financial Times reports.

Countries are beefing up precautionary measures as the new Omicron variant causes a global spike in COVID-19 cases.

Fuel price rises sparked the unrest a week ago in provincial areas but the violence quickly reached large cities.

The arrest of Faizullah Jalal is stoking fears that the Taliban will reimpose harsh rules on freedom of speech.

Arab countries and causes are suffering from the lack of justice, equality and solidarity in the region.

ECOWAS meeting comes after increasing tensions over the timetable for restoring civilian rule in Mali after a 2020 coup.

UN experts say weapons seized in the Arabian Sea confirm Tehran exports arms to Yemen, Wall Street Journal reports.

Heavy snow buried vehicles with 21 people killed and thousands stranded.

The untold story of a shared history is now coming to light.

US open to talks with Russia on curtailing missile deployments and military manoeuvres, officials say.

More than 140 people were buried following attacks in Zamfara state and many remain unaccounted for.

More than 100,000 people marched across France against government's plans to introduce a COVID-19 vaccine pass.

Ramy Shaath was forced to give his Egyptian nationality as a pre-condition for his release.

A column of rock crashes down on leisure boats in Furnas Lake, killing seven and injuring at least 32 people.

The James Webb Telescope will scan the cosmos for light streaming from stars and galaxies formed 13.7 billion years ago.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev asked a Russian-led military alliance for help to quell mass protests.

At least one police officer and one protester were injured and dozens of protesters were arrested, police say.

UN says military, rebel groups, political parties and protest movements will be invited to take part in the talks.

Aid workers and TPLF say 56 killed in air raid on camp for displaced people in Dedebit near border with Eritrea.